"I think even under normal circumstances, if he'd been healthy, it's pretty special what he's doing," Reds manager Bryan Price said. "But absolutely, doing this coming off right elbow surgery ... to do what he's doing against right-handed and left-handed hitters in high-leverage situations too."

Broxton's only allowed one run all year. His ERA (0.44) is second-lowest among National League pitchers who have thrown more than 10 innings.

Set-up men rarely make the All-Star Game, but Price thinks Broxton could get consideration.

"I think that now that the All-Star Game is more than just an entertainment vehicle - it's important, home-field advantage in the World Series is a pretty big deal - it seems to me managers would be looking to putting together their best team.

"... You take your best pieces."

MORE ALL-STARS: The more likely Reds pitchers to make the All-Star team are closer Aroldis Chapman and starter Johnny Cueto.

Chapman has 10 saves, a 1.29 ERA and 29 strikeouts with four walks in 14 innings.

"I've never seen him throw this well," Price said. "He's had a lot of great moments in a Reds uniform. But I've not seen him throw this well."

Cueto leads the NL in ERA (1.85), innings (102) and strikeouts (109).

"I don't think there's any question he's at the top of the list for me as far as National League starters," Price said. "I'm biased. I see all his starts. But what he's doing is special. I wish he had the win-and-loss record to support what he's doing."